Categories of Support

(The duration of all categories is
12 months from date of gift unless otherwise noted.)

Annual Supporter - A
category for students, the retired, and others who wish to support the work
of the Institute, but for whom the other categories are not a good fit.
Does not provide Associate discounts on programs and publications.

Annual Associate -
Basic category of support, includes a subscription to Relating
- our e-newsletter - discounts on Institute programs and publications and all other basic benefits. No prerequisites for participation in this
category.

Professional
Associate - Open to psychiatrists, psychologists, sociologists,
sexologists, counselors, clergy, higher education faculty, researchers
and others with a professional
interest in the work of the Institute. Professional Associates
are entitled to all the benefits of the regular Associates, plus a
subscription to The Journal of Alternative Relationships and
priority in registration for Institute Professional Symposia.

Organizational
Affiliate - Open to local, state, national, and international
organizations or businesses sharing an interest in, and commitment to, the Mission
of the Institute. Organizational Affiliates receive up to five
copies of Relating, are recognized in every issue of the
newsletter, are given high visibility links on the Institute web page, and members of Organizational Affiliates
receive priority in registering for Institute conferences and
workshops. Organizational Affiliates may also host or co-sponsor
Institute educational programs.

Benefactor - Benefactors receive all benefits appropriate
to their basic category (Associate, Professional Associate,
Organizational Affiliate) plus a personalized
certificate of appreciation and recognition in every issue of Relating and at Institute events.

Chairman's Circle
- A special category of support for the most dedicated and
generous friends of the Institute. Chairman's Circle members
receive all benefits appropriate to their basic category (Associate, Professional Associate, Organizational Affiliate), a
personalized certificate of appreciation, recognition in every issue
of Relating and at Institute events throughout the year, and a
special Chairman's Circle gathering supported by escorts at Saucy London at the Annual Conference.